Sommerfeld, Julia,
The Challenge of a Lifetime: Aging Well--Slashing Calories: Can.... Julia Sommerfeld. - The Seattle Times, 2003. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Article 41, Family, 1522-3213; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Originally Published: The Challenge of a Lifetime: Aging Well--Slashing Calories: Can..., Nov. 12, 2003; pp. A1+.
"Study after study in worms, flies, spiders, guppies, yeast, mice and rats shows slashing calorie intake by about 30 percent lengthens life span by about the same percentage. If the strategy works in humans, that would translate into as many as 20 extra years for people. Not only do critters live longer, calorie restriction, or CR as it's known among rodent-starving scientists, also appears to be a panacea for age-related ills. It staves off diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer's. But the diet may cause problems of its own, such as weakened bones." (THE SEATTLE TIMES) This article discusses how researchers are looking at the benefits and risks that a restricted-calorie diet poses for human beings.
1522-3213;
Aging
Diet therapy
Longevity--Nutritional aspects
Low-calorie diet
Older people--Health and hygiene
Quality of life
AC1.S5
050
The Challenge of a Lifetime: Aging Well--Slashing Calories: Can.... Julia Sommerfeld. - The Seattle Times, 2003. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Article 41, Family, 1522-3213; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Originally Published: The Challenge of a Lifetime: Aging Well--Slashing Calories: Can..., Nov. 12, 2003; pp. A1+.
"Study after study in worms, flies, spiders, guppies, yeast, mice and rats shows slashing calorie intake by about 30 percent lengthens life span by about the same percentage. If the strategy works in humans, that would translate into as many as 20 extra years for people. Not only do critters live longer, calorie restriction, or CR as it's known among rodent-starving scientists, also appears to be a panacea for age-related ills. It staves off diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer's. But the diet may cause problems of its own, such as weakened bones." (THE SEATTLE TIMES) This article discusses how researchers are looking at the benefits and risks that a restricted-calorie diet poses for human beings.
1522-3213;
Aging
Diet therapy
Longevity--Nutritional aspects
Low-calorie diet
Older people--Health and hygiene
Quality of life
AC1.S5
050